MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary map for January 18, 2025 (14 nights)
MS Nieuw Statendam cruise ship

MS Nieuw Statendam — January 18, 202514-Night Tropical/Eastern Caribbean on Holland America

This 14-night cruise aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Saturday, January 18, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Feb 1st. January weather across this route averages 82°/61°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports. Balcony cabins dropped $90 on Dec 20.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price - MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025

MS Nieuw Statendam · January 18, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Statendam cruise ship departing January 18, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,579 ($113 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,433 ($103 per night), this represents a recent increase of 10%.

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Inside
$1,579
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Oceanview
$1,979
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Balcony
$2,699
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Suite
$2,679

Price History – MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025

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MS Nieuw Statendam
January 18, 2025
$1,579
10% vs avg: $1,433

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 14 Night Tropical/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

MS Nieuw Statendam · January 18, 2025

The MS Nieuw Statendam sails on January 18, 2025 for a 14 Night Tropical/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Feb 1st at 6:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Nieuw Statendam will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Tropical/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • JAN18
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN19
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN21
    Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
    Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN22
    Grand Turk Island
    Grand Turk Island
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN24
    Nassau, Bahamas
    Nassau, Bahamas
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN25
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN27
    Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
    Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JAN28
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    San Juan, Puerto Rico
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JAN29
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • JAN30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN31
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 1:00 PM
  • FEB01
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

January 18, 2025 · 14 Night Tropical/Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, Jan 18

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 2 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 2•Sunday, Jan 19

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore white-sand beaches and Stingray Cove. Excursions include horseback riding by the sea. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Half Moon Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Half Moon Cay an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 3 at sea — MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Monday, Jan 20

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Blend & Photo Shop.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic — Day 4 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Tuesday, Jan 21

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Grand Turk Island — Day 5 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Wednesday, Jan 22

Grand Turk Island

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 itinerary
Day 6•Thursday, Jan 23

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Blend & Photo Shop.

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 7 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 7•Friday, Jan 24

Nassau, Bahamas

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 8 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Saturday, Jan 25

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Sunday, Jan 26

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Blend & Photo Shop.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic — Day 10 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Monday, Jan 27

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Returning to Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic — see Day 4 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 11 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Tuesday, Jan 28

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 12 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 12•Wednesday, Jan 29

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 13 at sea — MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 itinerary
Day 13•Thursday, Jan 30

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Blend & Photo Shop.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 14 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 14•Friday, Jan 31

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 1:00 PM

Returning to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — see Day 2 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 15 of MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 cruise
Day 15•Saturday, Feb 1

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Nieuw Statendam - January 18, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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January

Typical Weather

80°F

Average High

43°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.7 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
72 / 100
safer than 72% of all cruises
72
7
/ 10
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
9
/ 10
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay ensures guest safety with strong security measures and controlled access, minimizing crime risks for a worry-free visit.
8
/ 10
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
Amber Cove
Amber Cove ensures safety within the port, but travelers should remain vigilant and cautious when exploring areas outside it.
8
/ 10
Grand Turk Island
Grand Turk
Grand Turk Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and a strong local police presence.
6
/ 10
Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau
Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.
6
/ 10
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan
Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.
6
/ 10
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie
Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.

Cruise Ship

MS Nieuw Statendam

⚓ Tonnage

99,902

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,018

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

983

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,666

vs avg 2,157

The MS Nieuw Statendam has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 99,902 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet in length. MS Nieuw Statendam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Statendam holds 2,666 passengers. That includes 1,613 cruise vacationers and 1,053 staff members. The MS Nieuw Statendam total number of staterooms is 1,339.

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MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Nieuw Statendam January 18, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 14-night route, January averages 82°F highs and 61°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the January 18, 2025 MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.2 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Nieuw Statendam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Nieuw Statendam departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Feb 1st, 2025 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 14 nights.

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